restic

Dealing with backups on your PC can sometimes be very difficult. There's no doubt in the fact that you should be backing every file up on your computer if you don't want to end up reinstalling your OS and programs in the long run, but how can one do that without wasting too much time and resources. restic could be one of those programs that turn the backup process into something easy.

Since the application does not rely on a proprietary interface and uses the CMD as its base of operations, there really is nothing hidden or hard to access. In fact, if you have basic computer knowledge, you'll find backing up this way to be easier than what Windows itself has to offer. It's equally fast since there is no graphic strain on your resources. From a performance point of view, this application is totally worth it if you're looking for a backup solution.

Going one step further, the application also offers secure backup solutions by using encryption processes to keep your data safe. It does this equally fast and offers users many more choices. Among these, one can backup, deal with cache, check the repository for errors, compare two particular snapshots, find files or directories within created files, manage keys and even list objects in a certain repository. The number of commands one can operate from the console is more than satisfactory. You've got full control over what goes into the backup.

restic may look simple, but don't be deceived by its modest looks. The functionality it offers users, while not necessarily something new, is helpful and easier to operate when compared to many other similar utilities. The number of offered features also plays well into this particular recipe as do the above-average results.